N88204PIPER J32020-08-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3S/N: 15821

Summary

On August 30, 2020, a Piper J3 (N88204) was involved in an incident near Hartford, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN20LA436. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N88204.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 30, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20LA436
Location
Hartford, WI
Event ID
20201202102358
Coordinates
43.348876, -88.390265
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
15821
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J3J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALLACE GERALD G JR
Address
11305 HARNESS DRAW
City
WOODBURY
State / Zip Code
MN 55129-1202
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20LA436